GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
executionerone who executes
fatalisma doctrine that events are fixed in advance so that human beings are powerless to change them
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titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
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aceticvinegary
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
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