GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prong | fork |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| disavowal | to deny responsibility for : repudiate |
| disclose | to make known or public |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| clarion | a medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones |
| cryptic | secret |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |