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
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
paraphernaliathe 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
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples