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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| encumber | weigh down |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| ram | a male sheep |
| graphic | of or relating to the pictorial arts |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| brawny | muscular |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| arbitrary | existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will |
| careen | to put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull |
