GRE Word List

HINDSIGHT

perception of the nature of an event after it has happened

The meaning of the word hindsight is perception of the nature of an event after it has happened.

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WordMeaning
peccadilloa slight offense
limnto draw or paint on a surface
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
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feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
hovelan open shed or shelter