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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coalesceto grow together
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vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
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behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
codifyto reduce to a code
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
punditpandit
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution