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
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
advertto turn the mind or attention
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor