GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
matrimonythe state of being married : marriage
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
isotopeany of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space