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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relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
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fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
neophytea new convert : proselyte
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coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world