GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| prize | something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance |
| kinetic | of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith |
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