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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rationalhaving reason or understanding
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
reveriedaydream
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful
advertto turn the mind or attention
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will