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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felicitythe quality or state of being happy
blemishto spoil by a flaw
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality