GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
stemthe main trunk of a plant
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
seedycontaining or full of seeds
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated