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
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon