GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
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terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
sledgesledgehammer
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
chalicea drinking cup : goblet