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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orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
prattleprate
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
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provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
passiveacted upon by an external agency
guilelessinnocent
expertisethe skill of an expert