GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| itinerary | the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| egoism | a doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| abortive | prematurely born |
| manifold | marked by diversity or variety |