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
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
bestialof or relating to beasts
retiringreserved
plumea feather of a bird: such as
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling