GRE Word List

UPSHOT

the final result : outcome

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

Random words

WordMeaning
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
consortassociate
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
encumberweigh down
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
promptto move to action : incite
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area