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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serratednotched or toothed on the edge
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
maneuvera military or naval movement
ricketyaffected with rickets
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
pendulouspoised without visible support