GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
overblownpast the prime of bloom
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
cogitateto ponder or meditate on usually intently
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
queasycausing nausea
mishapan unfortunate accident
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle