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 |
|---|---|
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| reverie | daydream |
| touchstone | a fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |