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
dilateto become enlarged or widened
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
significanthaving meaning
sapthe fluid part of a plant
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs