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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blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
muddleto make turbid or muddy
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
spasmodicrelating to or affected or characterized by spasm
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
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