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
badinageplayful repartee : banter
confideto have confidence : trust
declivitydownward inclination
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
opportunesuitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism