GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| glaze | to furnish or fit with glass |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| collected | gathered together |
| choreography | the art of symbolically representing dancing |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| germ | a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts |