GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
funerealof or relating to a funeral
gnarlsnarl
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
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placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building