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
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
concertedmutually contrived or agreed on
wadeto step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air
compulsivehaving power to compel