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
significanthaving meaning
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
abateto decrease in force or intensity
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
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matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
brinkedge
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection