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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| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |
| trickster | one who tricks: such as |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
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| aptitude | inclination |
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| subsistence | real being : existence |