GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
maverickan unbranded range animal
penchanta strong and continued inclination
momentuma property (see property
snickerto laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion