GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
imploreto make an earnest request to (someone) : beg
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
museto become absorbed in thought
mysticmystical
smughighly self-satisfied
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes