GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stem | the main trunk of a plant |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| indigent | suffering from extreme poverty : impoverished |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| incompatible | not compatible: such as |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |