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
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
rightfuljust
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
denominationan act of denominating
aperturean opening or open space : hole
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
lugubriousmournful
commemorateto call to remembrance
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption