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
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
approbationcommendation
contingentdependent on or conditioned by something else
adjurationa solemn oath
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert