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.

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charydiscreetly cautious: such as
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
grumbleto mutter in discontent
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district