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
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
leerysuspicious
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
preternaturalexisting outside of nature