GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reaper | one that reaps |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| predecessor | one that precedes |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| disquisition | a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse |
| ebullient | boiling |