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 |
|---|---|
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| chastise | to censure severely : castigate |
| ballast | a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |