GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| mote | a small particle : speck |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |
| polity | political organization |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| rostrum | an ancient Roman platform for public orators |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |