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
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
igniteto set afire
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
impetusa driving force : impulse
rescindto take away : remove
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia