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

WordMeaning
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed