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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| convention | agreement |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
| swill | wash |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |