GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
wrytwist
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
ligneousof or resembling wood
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
sowan adult female swine
compellingthat compels: such as