GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
purgeto clear of guilt
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
tableta flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
denominationan act of denominating
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
antiquityancient times