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
regimeregimen
junkettrip
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
depravitya corrupt act or practice
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)