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
facadethe front of a building
juntaa council or committee for political or governmental purposes
dilemmaa usually undesirable or unpleasant choice
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
negligencethe quality or state of being negligent