GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
respitea period of temporary delay
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
boona timely benefit : blessing
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit