GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
celestialof, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity
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prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
slywise in practical affairs
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
bookishof or relating to books