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
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
ariaair
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
disconsolatecheerless
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted
misconductmismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement