GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
branda charred piece of wood
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate