GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
pungentsharply painful
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
riderone that rides
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)