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
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
invoketo petition for help or support
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface