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
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
rubrican authoritative rule
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point