GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| acquittal | a setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process |
| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| demerit | offense |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| breed | to produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation |