GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tract | a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function |
| fret | to eat or gnaw into : corrode |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| crass | gross |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| sow | an adult female swine |