GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| coterie | an intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
| conclusive | of, relating to, or being a conclusion |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| foppish | foolish |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |