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 |
|---|---|
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| interim | an intervening time : interval |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| aesthetic | of, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful |
| indignity | an act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |