GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.

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WordMeaning
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
mutedbeing mute : silent
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow