GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
afterlifean existence after death
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
novicea person admitted to probationary membership in a religious community