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
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes