GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| ovation | a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted |
| resign | relegate |
| flinch | to withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| fresco | the art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments |
| scheme | a plan or program of action |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |