GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cunning | dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| induct | to put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install |
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| natal | native |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |