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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WordMeaning
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
schemea plan or program of action
homespunspun or made at home
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
satiatefilled to satiety