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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necromancyconjuration (see conjure
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
ravenousrapacious
ruffiana brutal person : bully
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid