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

WordMeaning
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up