GRE Word List
METROPOLIS
large city
The meaning of the word metropolis is large city.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| endearment | fond word or act; expression of affection |
| ravine | narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon |
| palm | conceal in the palm of the hand; palm off: pass off; Ex. palm off some bad oranges onto the lady/the painting as a real Renoir |
| appellation | name; title |
| clientele | body of customers |
| attrition | rubbing away by friction; gradual decrease in numbers or strength; reduction in the work force without firing employees; wearing away of opposition by means of harassment; Ex. a war of attrition |
| mauve | pale purple |
| clout | great influence (especially political or social); hard blow with fist |
| discriminating | able to see differences; discerning; prejudiced; N. discrimination |
| excise | cut away; cut out; N: government tax on good produced and used inside a country; N. excision |
