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 |
|---|---|
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| agglomeration | the action or process of collecting in a mass |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| conjure | to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly |
| snip | a small piece that is snipped off |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |