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
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
tremora trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
parleyto speak with another : confer
natalnative
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination