GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
smudgeto make a smudge on
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
docileeasily taught
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
mustera representative specimen (see specimen
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
exploitdeed