GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
unearthlynot earthly: such as
badinageplayful repartee : banter
interiman intervening time : interval
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
harrowingacutely distressing or painful