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
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable