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
embitterto excite bitter feelings in
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pendulouspoised without visible support
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere