GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
influxa coming in
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
blisscomplete happiness
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form