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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| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| quorum | a select group |
| chaffing | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| blues | low spirits : melancholy |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
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