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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adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
quarantinea period of 40 days
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding