GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
effusionan act of effusing
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
rococorococo work or style
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully