GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| reiterate | to state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
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| concave | hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl |