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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| reconcile | to restore to friendship or harmony |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| paraphernalia | the separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |