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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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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
clairvoyanthaving clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception
collectedgathered together
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness