GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| headlong | headfirst |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| megalomania | a mania (see mania |
| veracity | conformity with truth or fact : accuracy |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| quench | put out |
| brindled | having obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |