GRE Word List
PHILISTINE
a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
The meaning of the word philistine is a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| extradition | the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge |
| trample | tramp |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |
| ornate | marked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |