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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equestrian | of, relating to, or featuring horseback riding |
compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
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temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
prosody | the study of versification |
drip | to let fall in drops |
militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
catechism | oral instruction |