GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| smudge | to make a smudge on |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| docile | easily taught |
| cauterize | to sear with a cautery or caustic |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| exploit | deed |