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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| Word | Meaning |
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| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| sway | the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion |
| breadth | distance from side to side : width |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| decree | an order usually having the force of law |
| conclusive | of, relating to, or being a conclusion |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |