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 |
|---|---|
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| attentive | mindful |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| procrastinate | to put off intentionally and habitually |
| dissertation | an extended usually written treatment of a subject |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| inarticulate | incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings |