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
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
overweeningarrogant
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate