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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| purported | reputed |
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| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
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| unkempt | not combed |
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