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 |
|---|---|
| retribution | recompense |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |
| levee | a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| juncture | a point of time |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |