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
tyrannyoppressive power
buffeta blow especially with the hand
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
appriseto give notice to : tell
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details