GRE Word List
UPSHOT
the final result : outcome
The meaning of the word upshot is the final result : outcome.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| restitution | an act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| petrify | to convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| ventilate | to expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing |