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 |
|---|---|
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |
| leery | suspicious |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| burnish | to make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing |
| malign | evil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |