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
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
mandatean authoritative command
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
diademcrown
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state