gist
He had to get the _______ of his message into 25-word telegram.

acute
After the catastrophe, there was an ________ need for emergency
housing.
jettison
The pilot decided it would be imprudent to ________ his fuel over
the population area.
terse
The mayor made a ________ statement in which he rebuked his
election opponent for making a contemptuous accusation.
cogent
The best debator makes the most ________ presentation.

transient
The young lover was susceptible to ________ feelings of jealousy
when he saw his sweetheart dancing with his best friend.
intrinsic
Man sets the price of gold; it has no ________ value.

tussle
Our consience must always ________ against our yearning for what
we know is taboo.
inevitable
It is ________ that children question what their elders accept as
tradition.
lucrative
In New York one can build a ________ business selling the most
bizarre items.
their elders accept as
tradition.
lucrative
In New York one can build a ________ business selling