GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
| ramification | branch |
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| delve | excavate |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| sanguinary | bloodthirsty |