GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| dermatologist | a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases |
| invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| rhetoric | the art of speaking or writing effectively: such as |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |