GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
historichistorical
wagto be in motion : stir
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge