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 |
|---|---|
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| monochromatic | having or consisting of one color or hue |
| grunt | to utter a grunt |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |