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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sentinelsentry
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude