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 |
|---|---|
| wanton | merciless |
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| scowl | to contract the brow in an expression of displeasure |
| braid | to make from braids |
| primordial | first created or developed : primeval |
| abominate | to hate or loathe intensely : abhor |