GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
outstripto go faster or farther than
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
piscatorialpiscatory
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous