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

WordMeaning
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
snivelto run at the nose
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
sleekslick
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
paradigmexample