GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| salvage | compensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| scrappy | consisting of scraps |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |