GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
abaseto lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another
reprimanda severe or formal reproof