GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
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| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
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| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| monastic | of or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| avow | to declare assuredly |