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
gradationa series forming successive stages
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly