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.

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WordMeaning
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
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nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
advertto turn the mind or attention
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
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transcendentaltranscendent
manumitto release from slavery
expatriatebanish