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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bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
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solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
corpusclea minute particle
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
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cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution