GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| blunder | to move unsteadily or confusedly |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| scraps | fragments of discarded or leftover food |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |