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
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary