GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| connotation | something suggested by a word or thing : implication |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| merger | the absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |