GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent