GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
dallyto act playfully
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
symmetrybalanced proportions
depravitya corrupt act or practice
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
pursea small bag for money