GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |
| thresh | to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |
| vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
| bent | unenclosed grassland |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |