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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WordMeaning
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
carefreefree from care: such as
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)