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
stenchstink
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
unkemptnot combed
efficacythe power to produce an effect
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
vagabonda person who wanders from place to place without a fixed home : one leading a vagabond life
ancillarysubordinate
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
tardymoving slowly : sluggish