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Spartan

Of or pertaining to Sparta, especially to ancient Sparta; hence, hardy; undaunted; as, Spartan souls; Spartan bravey.

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Abstemious 84% connected

Abstaining from wine.

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Abstemious 84% connected

Abstaining from wine.

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Resolute 84% connected

Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.

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Resolute 84% connected

Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.

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Strict 84% connected

Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

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Strict 84% connected

Strained; drawn close; tight; as, a strict embrace; a strict ligature.

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Greek 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Greece or the Greeks; Grecian.

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Hellene 76% connected

A native of either ancient or modern Greece; a Greek.

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Ascetic 92% connected

Extremely rigid in self-denial and devotions; austere; severe.

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Austere 92% connected

Sour and astringent; rough to the state; having acerbity; as, an austere crab apple; austere wine.

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Severe 92% connected

Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.

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