GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
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disportsport
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
impenitentnot penitent
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
evenhandedfair