GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| icon | a person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| libido | instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity |
| romp | one that romps |