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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WordMeaning
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
thronga multitude of assembled persons
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
trampletramp
primto give a prim or demure expression to
rectifyto set right : remedy
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
hideto put out of sight : secrete