GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.

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WordMeaning
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
demeritoffense
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation