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
conceitfavorable opinion
gruntto utter a grunt
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
guilelessinnocent
oligarchygovernment by the few
censurea judgment involving condemnation
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe