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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| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |