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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| Word | Meaning |
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| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| encircle | to form a circle around : surround |
| compile | to compose out of materials from other documents |
| arboreal | of, relating to, or resembling a tree |