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
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
detachedstanding by itself : separate
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
festerto generate pus
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent