GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
jocosegiven to joking : merry
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
quizzicalcomically quaint