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 |
|---|---|
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| crochet | needlework consisting of the interlocking of looped stitches formed with a single thread and a hooked needle |
| pending | during |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |