GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antecede | precede |
| antecedents | a substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him") |
| foppish | foolish |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| foist | to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant |
| appease | pacify |
| reek | smoke |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |