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spartan

/ˈspɑːrtn/
spar · tan ˈspɑːr · tn
English Definition
adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort
中文释义
简朴的
Significado en Español
espartano, austero
한국어 뜻
스파르타식의, 검소한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
giản dị, khắc khổ
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Example Sentence

The monk led a spartan life, with few material comforts.

这位僧侣过着简朴的生活,几乎没有物质享受。

Synonyms
austere frugal simple unadorned
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
From Spartan lifestyle known for simplicity and strictness, spartan.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following is closest in meaning to “spartan”?

  1. A luxurious
  2. B simple
  3. C gaudy
  4. D complicated
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B — simple. “spartan” means adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The soldiers' ______ quarters held only a hard bunk and a small trunk.

  1. A luxurious
  2. B spartan
  3. C lavish
  4. D ornate
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B — spartan. “spartan” means adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort

Common questions about “spartan”

What does “spartan” mean?

spartan — adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort. In Chinese: 简朴的.

How do you pronounce “spartan”?

spartan is pronounced /ˈspɑːrtn/. It breaks into 2 syllables: spar · tan.

How do you use “spartan” in a sentence?

The monk led a spartan life, with few material comforts. (这位僧侣过着简朴的生活,几乎没有物质享受。)

What are synonyms for “spartan”?

austere, frugal, simple, unadorned — all close in meaning to spartan (adj. marked by simplicity, frugality, or avoidance of luxury and comfort).

Is “spartan” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. spartan appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “spartan”?

From Spartan lifestyle known for simplicity and strictness, spartan.

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