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 |
|---|---|
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
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| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| arcade | a long arched building or gallery |
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| posthumous | born after the death of the father |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| demise | death |