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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| diva | prima donna |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| temper | heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |