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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
