GRE Word List
METROPOLIS
the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
The meaning of the word metropolis is the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phenomena | phenomenon |
| bulk | magnitude |
| arsenal | an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |