GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
fermentto undergo fermentation
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rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
gnarlsnarl
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
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universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
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