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
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain