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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saboteurone that practices sabotage
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outragean act of violence or brutality
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
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anodyneserving to alleviate pain
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
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