GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
outgoinggoing away : departing
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
satiatefilled to satiety
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated