GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pinch | to squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument |
| reactionary | relating to, marked by, or favoring reaction |
| incorporate | to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| lumen | the cavity of a tubular organ or part |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |