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 |
|---|---|
| sheathe | to put into or furnish with a sheath |
| dominant | commanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others |
| grouse | any of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| reverie | daydream |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| sibling | sib |