GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sear | being dried and withered |
| ferment | to undergo fermentation |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| finished | entirely done |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
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