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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pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
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contagiona contagious disease
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