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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WordMeaning
garnishdecorate
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
filthfoul or putrid matter
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself