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 |
|---|---|
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| inamorata | a woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations |
| initiate | to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| prosody | the study of versification |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| condiments | something used to enhance the flavor of food |
| mutability | prone to change : inconstant |