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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abode | the place where one lives : home |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| waver | to vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |
| flotsam | floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo |
| assert | to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |