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.

Random words

WordMeaning
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
bewareto be on one's guard
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
residualremainder
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
finishto come to an end : terminate