GRE Word List

UPSHOT

the final result : outcome

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

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WordMeaning
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
lachrymosegiven to tears or weeping : tearful
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate