GRE Word List
GIST
essence; main point; substance
The meaning of the word gist is essence; main point; substance.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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visceral | felt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep |
substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
smudge | to make a smudge on |
subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
docile | easily taught |
cauterize | to sear with a cautery or caustic |
muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
exploit | deed |