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
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
ingratean ungrateful person
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
slapdashhaphazard
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
antithesisthe direct opposite
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
inanimatenot animate:
vindicateto free from allegation or blame