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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| curb | an edging (as of concrete) built along a street to form part of a gutter |
| recast | to cast again |
| whittle | a large knife |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| fester | to generate pus |