GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
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raptlifted up and carried away
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
incontinentnot continent: such as
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
testatora person who dies leaving a will or testament in force