GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effusion | an act of effusing |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |