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
distortto twist (see twist
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral
obesehaving excessive body fat
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
plumea feather of a bird: such as
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
dissonancelack of agreement
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
soarto fly aloft or about