GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| contrived | having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |
| rend | to remove from place by violence : wrest |
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| valedictory | of or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |