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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reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
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posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose
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gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely