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.

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afterlifean existence after death
receptiveable or inclined to receive
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
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vindicateto free from allegation or blame
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sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
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