GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
impudencethe quality or state of being impudent
adjacentnot distant : nearby
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)
homilya usually short sermon
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
feintsomething feigned
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue