English Definition
n. main idea
Significado en Español
esencia, idea principal
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ý chính, đại ý
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gist(main point)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “gist” as used in the following sentence: The teacher explained the gist of the story, highlighting the most important events.
A
elaboration
B
detail
C
summary
D
background
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C — summary.
“gist” means n. main idea
Common questions about “gist”
What does “gist” mean?
gist — n. main idea. In Chinese: 主旨，大意.
How do you pronounce “gist”?
gist is pronounced /dʒɪst/. It breaks into 1 syllable: gist.
Is “gist” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. gist appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “gist”?
gist(main point)
