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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muddleto make turbid or muddy
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luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
gapeto open the mouth wide
nauseateto become affected with nausea
allureto entice by charm or attraction
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