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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|---|---|
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
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| writ | something written : writing |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| swill | wash |
| predetermine | foreordain |
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| high-flown | exceedingly or excessively high or favorable |