GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| feint | something feigned |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |