GRE Word List
HINDSIGHT
understanding the nature of an event after it has actually happened
The meaning of the word hindsight is understanding the nature of an event after it has actually happened.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grievance | cause of complaint; complaint |
| torpedo | underwater explosive apparatus; V. |
| gauche | clumsy (in social behavior); coarse and uncouth |
| benevolent | generous; charitable; having a wish to do good |
| incrustation | hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust |
| repast | meal; feast; banquet |
| exertion | effort; expenditure of much physical work; V. exert oneself: make a great effort |
| fray | brawl; fight; V: wear away or unravel by rubbing; have loose threads developing; cause to become worn out (a person's temper or nerves); CF. rub |
| peremptory | demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock |
| adorn | decorate |
