GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
stygianof or relating to the river Styx