Lesson 25
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Word Past Past Participle Third Person Singular Gerund Meaning Example Sentence Example Expression Example Expression Meaning Synonyms Antonyms Collocations
#721
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authoritative
/əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/
adjective
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Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
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She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

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authoritative source

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A reliable and trustworthy source of information.
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commanding, reliable, credible, confident, influential
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weak, uncertain, unreliable
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authoritative source, authoritative guide, authoritative figure, authoritative statement
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#722
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avalanche
/ˈævəlæntʃ/
noun, verb
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avalanched
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avalanched
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avalanches
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avalanching
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(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
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The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.

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avalanche of criticism

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an overwhelming amount of negative feedback or complaints
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landslide, snowslide, rockslide, deluge, flood
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trickle, dribble, scarcity
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avalanche risk, avalanche warning, avalanche of emails, avalanche debris, trigger avalanche
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#723
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auxiliary
/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/
adjective, noun
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(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
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The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

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auxiliary verb

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a verb used with another verb to form tenses, moods, or voices (e.g., be, have, do)
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supplementary, additional, supporting, backup, secondary
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main, primary, principal, chief
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auxiliary power, auxiliary verb, auxiliary equipment, auxiliary staff, auxiliary services
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#724
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autumnal
/ɔːˈtʌmnəl/
adjective
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relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
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The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.

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autumnal equinox

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the time in September when day and night are equal in length, marking the beginning of autumn
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fall-like, seasonal, harvest-time, mature, declining
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vernal, spring-like, summery
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autumnal colors, autumnal equinox, autumnal weather, autumnal season, autumnal leaves
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#725
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autopsy
/ˈɔːtɒpsi/
noun, verb
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autopsied
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autopsied
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autopsies
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autopsying
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a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
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The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

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perform an autopsy

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to conduct a medical examination of a dead body
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post-mortem, necropsy, examination, dissection, analysis
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healing, treatment, diagnosis
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perform autopsy, autopsy report, autopsy results, conduct autopsy, forensic autopsy
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#726
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autonomy
/ɔːˈtɒnəmi/
noun
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the right or condition of self-government; independence or freedom to act or make decisions
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The university granted each department considerable autonomy in curriculum design.

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personal autonomy

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the ability to make one's own decisions and control one's own life
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independence, self-government, sovereignty, freedom, self-rule
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dependence, subjection, control
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personal autonomy, regional autonomy, financial autonomy, autonomy and independence, grant autonomy
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#727
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autonomously
/ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/
adverb
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In an independent or self-governing manner.
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The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

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independently, freely, self-sufficiently, sovereignly
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dependently, subordinately
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function autonomously, operate autonomously, work autonomously, move autonomously
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#728
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autonomous
/ɔːˈtɒnəməs/
adjective
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Having the freedom to govern or control oneself; independent.
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The region is largely autonomous and makes its own decisions.

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autonomous vehicle

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A self-driving vehicle that operates without human control.
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independent, self-governing, self-sufficient, sovereign
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dependent, controlled, subordinate
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autonomous region, autonomous system, autonomous vehicle, autonomous decision
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#729
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automaton
/ɔːˈtɒmətən/
noun
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A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
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He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

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robot, android, machine, drone
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human, thinker
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soulless automaton, mechanical automaton, act like an automaton
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#730
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automate
/ˈɔːtəmeɪt/
verb
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automated
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automated
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automates
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automating
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To use machines or computers to control or operate a process, making it automatic.
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The company decided to automate its customer service operations.

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fully automate

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To make a system or process completely automatic.
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mechanize, computerize, digitize, systematize
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manualize, humanize
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automate tasks, automate systems, automate workflow, fully automate
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#731
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autocratic
/ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/
adjective
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Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
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The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

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autocratic rule

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A system of governance where one person holds absolute power.
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dictatorial, authoritarian, absolute, tyrannical, despotic
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democratic, liberal, participatory
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autocratic rule, autocratic regime, autocratic leader, autocratic government
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#732
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autocrat
/ˈɔːtəkræt/
noun
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A ruler with absolute power.
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The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

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dictator, despot, tyrant, monarch
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democrat, citizen
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ruthless autocrat, absolute autocrat, powerful autocrat
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#733
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autocracy
/ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/
noun
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A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
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The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

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dictatorship, tyranny, absolutism, despotism
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democracy, republic
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absolute autocracy, under autocracy, fall of autocracy
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#734
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autobiography
/ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/
noun
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An account of a person's life written by that person.
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She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

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memoir, life story, personal history, self-portrait
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biography
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write an autobiography, publish an autobiography, inspiring autobiography
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#735
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authority
/əˈθɔːrəti/
noun
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The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
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The teacher has the authority to discipline students.

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in authority

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Holding an official position of power.
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power, control, command, influence, jurisdiction
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powerlessness, subordination
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legal authority, central authority, authority figure, in authority
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#736
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auricular
/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/
adjective
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Relating to the ear or hearing.
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The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.

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ear-related, auditory, otic, acoustic, aural
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visual, optical
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auricular therapy, auricular nerve, auricular thermometer
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#737
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authoritarian
/əˌθɔːrɪˈtɛəriən/
adjective
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Favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority, often at the expense of personal freedom.
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The regime was highly authoritarian, suppressing all forms of dissent.

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dictatorial, oppressive, autocratic, strict
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democratic, liberal
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authoritarian regime, authoritarian rule, authoritarian leader
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#738
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authenticity
/ˌɔːθɛnˈtɪsɪti/
noun
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The quality of being genuine or real.
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The authenticity of the ancient manuscript was confirmed by experts.

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genuineness, validity, legitimacy, truthfulness
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falseness, imitation
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prove authenticity, authenticity of document, authenticity check
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#739
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authenticate
/ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/
verb
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authenticated
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authenticated
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authenticates
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authenticating
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To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
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The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.

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verify, validate, confirm, prove
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falsify, disprove
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authenticate documents, authenticate signature, authenticate identity
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#740
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authentic
/ɔːˈθɛntɪk/
adjective
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Genuine and real; not fake or copied.
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The museum displayed an authentic painting by Picasso.

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authentic self

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Being true to one's real personality and values.
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genuine, real, original, true, legitimate
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fake, false, counterfeit
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authentic document, authentic voice, authentic experience
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#741
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autarchy
/ˈɔːtɑːrki/
noun
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A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
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The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

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self-sufficiency, independence, isolationism, self-reliance
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globalization, interdependence
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economic autarchy, policy of autarchy, strive for autarchy
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#742
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austerity
/ɒˈstɛrɪti/
noun
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Sternness or severity in manner or attitude; also strict economic policies.
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The government introduced new austerity measures.

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austerity measures

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strict economic policies to reduce government spending
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severity, strictness, frugality, economy
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luxury, excess, extravagance
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austerity measures, period of austerity, austerity program
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#743
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austere
/ɔːˈstɪə/
adjective
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Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
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The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

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severe, strict, stern, simple, plain
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luxurious, indulgent, elaborate
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austere lifestyle, austere expression, austere design
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#744
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auspicious
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adjective
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Suggesting a positive or favorable outcome; fortunate.
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The wedding was held on an auspicious day.

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auspicious beginning

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a promising or favorable start
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favorable, promising, fortunate, lucky, propitious
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unlucky, inauspicious, unfavorable
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auspicious occasion, auspicious moment, auspicious sign, auspicious start
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#745
🤝
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auspices
/ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
noun (plural)
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Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
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The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.

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under the auspices of

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with the help, support, or sponsorship of
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patronage, sponsorship, backing, protection, guidance
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opposition, neglect
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under the auspices of, auspices provided, auspices extended
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#746
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auspice
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noun
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A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
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The project was launched under the auspice of the government.

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omen, sign, token, support, sponsorship
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curse, disfavor
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under the auspice, auspice of, divine auspice
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#747
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auscultation
/ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/
noun
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The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
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The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.

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listening, examination, diagnosis, stethoscopy
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neglect, ignoring
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auscultation of lungs, auscultation of heart, careful auscultation
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#748
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auroral
/ɔːˈrɔːrəl/
adjective
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Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
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The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.

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radiant, luminous, polar, celestial
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dark, dull
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auroral display, auroral activity, auroral lights
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#749
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aurora
/ɔːˈrɔːrə/
noun
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A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
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We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.

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Aurora Borealis

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The northern lights, a natural sky phenomenon.
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northern lights, dawn, daybreak, polar lights
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darkness, dusk
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aurora borealis, aurora australis, aurora display
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#750
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auriferous
/ɔːˈrɪfərəs/
adjective
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Containing or producing gold.
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The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.

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gold-bearing, golden, mineral-rich, aurous
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barren, nonmetallic
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auriferous vein, auriferous soil, auriferous deposits
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