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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

auteur

IPA: /oʊˈtɜːr/

KK: /oʊˈtɜr/

noun

Definition: A filmmaker or artist who has a unique style and creative control over their work.

Example: The director is considered an auteur because of his distinctive storytelling and visual style.

auteurist

IPA: /ɔˈtɜːrɪst/

KK: /ɔˈtɜrɪst/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a theory of filmmaking where the director is seen as the primary creative force behind a film.

Example: Many critics consider him an auteurist director because of his unique style and vision.

noun

Definition: A person who strongly believes in the idea that a film director is the primary creative force behind a movie, similar to an author of a book.

Example: Many film critics identify as auteurists, emphasizing the director's vision in their reviews.

authenticate

IPA: /ɔːˈθentɪkeɪt/

KK: /ɔːˈθɛntɪˌkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To confirm that something is real or genuine, often by checking its details or characteristics.

Example: The expert was called in to authenticate the painting before the auction.

authenticity

IPA: /ɔːˈθɛntɪsɪti/

KK: /ɔːˈθɛntɪsɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being real, true, or genuine, rather than fake or copied.

Example: The authenticity of the painting was confirmed by several experts.

author

IPA: /ˈɔːθər/

KK: /ˈɔːθər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or writes something, especially books, articles, or other texts.

Example: The author of the novel received an award for her work.

transitive verb

Definition: To be the creator or writer of a text, such as a book or article.

Example: She decided to author a novel based on her experiences.

authorial

IPA: /ɔːˈθɔːriəl/

KK: /ˈɔːθərɪəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a writer, especially in the context of their work or style.

Example: The authorial voice in her novel is strong and distinct.

authorisation

IPA: /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process or act of giving official permission or approval for something.

Example: The authorisation for the project was granted after a thorough review.

authorise

IPA: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

KK: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

verb

Definition: To give permission or approval for something to happen.

Example: The manager will authorise the budget for the new project.

authoritarian

IPA: /ˌɔːθəˈrɪtɛəriən/

KK: /ɔːˈθɔːrɪˌtɛrɪən/

adjective

Definition: Describing a system or person that demands strict obedience and does not allow personal freedom or dissent.

Example: The government became increasingly authoritarian, limiting the rights of its citizens.

authoritative

IPA: /əˈθɔːrɪteɪtɪv/

KK: /əˈθɔrɪˌteɪtɪv/

adjective

Definition: Having official power or influence; recognized as reliable and accurate.

Example: The professor provided an authoritative explanation of the complex theory.

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