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 |
|---|---|
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| overweening | arrogant |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| resound | to become filled with sound : reverberate |