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
machinationsan act of machinating
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
elusivetending to elude: such as
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind