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
Word | Meaning |
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obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
withhold | to hold back from action : check |
dissonance | lack of agreement |
adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |
fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
yen | a strong desire or propensity |
constituent | a member of a constituency |
parley | to speak with another : confer |