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
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
veerto change direction or course
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
sonorousproducing sound (as when struck)
affiliationthe state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc.
diademcrown
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
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endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country