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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| palatial | of, relating to, or being a palace |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| effrontery | shameless boldness : insolence |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| wade | to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air |
| compulsive | having power to compel |