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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acclaim | applaud |
| fallacious | embodying a fallacy |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
| molt | to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| franchise | the right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory |