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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WordMeaning
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
occidentwest
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous