GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mode | an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval |
| awe | an emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| regent | a person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| airy | of or relating to air : atmospheric |
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| commemorative | intended as a commemoration |