GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| bacchanal | orgy |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| disquietude | anxiety |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |