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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intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
residualremainder
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dingydirty
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction