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 |
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| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| generate | to bring into existence: such as |
| arsenal | an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| disjunction | a sharp cleavage : disunion |
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |