GRE Word List

UPSHOT

the final result : outcome

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

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trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
welterwrithe
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
incrustationa crust or hard coating
lucremonetary gain : profit