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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exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
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depravitya corrupt act or practice
procurementthe act or process of procuring