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
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
neophytea new convert : proselyte
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
genusa class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic
thralla state of servitude or submission
circuitoushaving a circular or winding course
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
responsivenessgiving response : constituting a response : answering
misogamya hatred of marriage