GRE Word List
UPSHOT
the final result : outcome
The meaning of the word upshot is the final result : outcome.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| utopia | a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| stock | a store or supply accumulated or available |
| slough | a place of deep mud or mire |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |