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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equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy