GRE Word List

UPSHOT

the final result : outcome

The meaning of the word upshot is the final result : outcome.

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intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
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suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
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abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
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