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
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
motea small particle : speck
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
brawnthe flesh of a boar
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
puerilejuvenile
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated