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
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
atypicalnot typical : irregular
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
stemthe main trunk of a plant
pendingduring
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
vociferousmarked by or given to vehement insistent outcry