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
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
ingenuousshowing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm