GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
congenialpleasant
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
bestialof or relating to beasts
rightfuljust
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully