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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
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| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
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| levee | a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed |