GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| analgesia | insensibility to pain without loss of consciousness |
| viand | an item of food |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| falsify | to prove or declare false : disprove |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| heinous | hatefully or shockingly evil : abominable |