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
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
pursea small bag for money
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
ricketyaffected with rickets
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence