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
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
generalitythe quality or state of being general
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
apostateone who commits apostasy
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
felonone who has committed a felony
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration