GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
providencedivine guidance or care
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
unisonidentity in musical pitch
revelrynoisy partying or merrymaking
precipitantprecipitate
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region