GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
yena strong desire or propensity
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
prowessdistinguished bravery
paranoiamental illness characterized by systematized delusions of persecution or grandeur usually without hallucinations
stringenttight
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away