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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|---|---|
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
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| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| primary | first in order of time or development : primitive |
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| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| brave | having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |