GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| anguish | extreme pain, distress, or anxiety |
| season | a time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature |
| droll | having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| ethereal | of or relating to the regions beyond the earth |
| alleviate | relieve |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
| dynamic | marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change |