GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| retribution | recompense |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| garrulous | given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative |
| gouge | a chisel with a concavo-convex cross section |
| venture | to proceed especially in the face of danger |
| regal | of, relating to, or suitable for a king |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |