GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
antecedeprecede
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
foppishfoolish
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
appeasepacify
reeksmoke
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
endearto cause to become beloved or admired