GRE Word List

GIST

essence; main point; substance

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

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WordMeaning
licensepermission to act
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout