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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arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
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assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
frigidintensely cold
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
preamblean introductory statement
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph