GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
validhaving legal efficacy or force
stiltedpompous
flagrantconspicuously offensive
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
anointto smear or rub with oil or an oily substance
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy