GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
quietudea quiet state : repose
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
annulto declare or make legally invalid or void
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge