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
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
retaliateto return like for like
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
badinageplayful repartee : banter
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme