GRE Word List

UPSHOT

the final result : outcome

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

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WordMeaning
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
engenderbeget
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
paramourlover
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior