GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
reciprocateto give and take mutually
implicationsomething implied: such as
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
deliriuman acute (see acute
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
pilfersteal
oafa stupid person : boob
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness