GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
conveneto come together in a body
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
ensconceshelter
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
fleeta number of warships under a single command
conventionagreement