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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| proverb | a brief popular epigram or maxim : adage |
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| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| choice | the act of choosing : selection |
| collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |
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| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |
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