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
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
poisebalance
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
rescindto take away : remove
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
terrestrialof or relating to the earth or its inhabitants
calorificcaloric
comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult