GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| posthumous | born after the death of the father |
| frustrate | to balk or defeat in an endeavor |
| secular | of or relating to the worldly or temporal |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |