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
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
interiman intervening time : interval
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable