GRE Word List

AUTONOMOUS

having the right or power of self-government

The meaning of the word autonomous is having the right or power of self-government.

Random words

WordMeaning
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
shoveto push along
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt