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
brookcreek
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
entourageone's attendants or associates