GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
enthrallto hold spellbound : charm
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
grategrating
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme