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
inanimatenot animate:
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
disseminateto spread abroad as though sowing seed
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
audita formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage