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
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
fussyeasily upset : irritable
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
buoyanthaving buoyancy
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
kneadto work and press into a mass with or as if with the hands
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate