GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| confluence | a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point |
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
| woe | a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| dour | stern |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| clime | climate |