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
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
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grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
smotherto kill by depriving of air
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
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courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
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frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit