GRE Word List

SPARTAN

a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta

The meaning of the word spartan is a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta.

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litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
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acuitykeenness of perception
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
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scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
smeara viscous or sticky substance