GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| traduce | to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| lance | a steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |