GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
queasycausing nausea
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
tribunala court or forum of justice
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent