GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| thesis | a dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view |
| navigable | deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships |
| impasse | a predicament affording no obvious escape |
| rift | fissure |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |