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
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
woefulfull of woe : grievous
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance