GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
panderto act as a pander
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
prosperousauspicious
denominationan act of denominating
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
catechismoral instruction
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
quietudea quiet state : repose
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable