GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| outgoing | going away : departing |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| ruminate | to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly |
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |
| delusion | something that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated |