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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| protagonist | the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) |
| foment | to promote the growth or development of : rouse |
| placebo | a usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| flair | a skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent |