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
bartererto trade by exchanging one commodity for another : to trade goods or services in exchange for other goods or services
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
intersticea space that intervenes between things
requiteto make return for : repay
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
missivea written communication : letter
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
aspirantone who aspires
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient