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
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
dissentto withhold assent or approval
cipherzero
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
festerto generate pus
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
exudeto ooze out