GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
predisposeto dispose in advance
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
supererogatoryobserved or performed to an extent not enjoined or required
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
festerto generate pus
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration