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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| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| fiasco | a complete failure |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| limpid | marked by transparency (see transparent |
| scholarly | of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| spin | to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| gustatory | relating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste |
| mawkish | lacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste |