GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
oligarchygovernment by the few
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
prowessdistinguished bravery
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
abortiveprematurely born
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety