GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
depredationto lay waste : plunder
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
inebriateone who is drunk
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
betrothto promise to marry
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon