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 |
|---|---|
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |
| hiatus | a break in or as if in a material object : gap |
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| render | to melt down |
| ramification | branch |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |