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Exam: IELTS

authoritatively

IPA: /əˌθɔːrɪˈteɪtɪvli/

KK: /əˈθɔrɪtətɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows confidence and authority, making others believe what is said or done is correct or important.

Example: The teacher spoke authoritatively, ensuring that all the students understood the rules clearly.

authority

IPA: /əˈθɔːrɪti/

KK: /əˈθɔrɪti/

noun

Definition: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. It can also refer to a person or organization that has control or influence in a specific area.

Example: The teacher has the authority to assign homework and manage the classroom.

authorization

IPA: /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process or document that gives permission or approval to do something.

Example: You need to get authorization before you can access the restricted area.

authorize

IPA: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

KK: /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To give someone the official permission or power to do something.

Example: The manager will authorize the new project next week.

authorship

IPA: /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/

KK: /ˈɔːθərˌʃɪp/

noun

Definition: The state or act of creating written works, such as books, articles, or poems, and being recognized as the creator of those works.

Example: The authorship of the novel was attributed to a famous writer.

autistic

IPA: /ɔːˈtɪstɪk/

KK: /ɔːˈtɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, often characterized by difficulties in social interaction and repetitive patterns of behavior.

Example: Many people who are autistic have unique strengths and perspectives.

noun

Definition: A person who has a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, often characterized by difficulties in social interaction and repetitive patterns of behavior.

Example: The autistic child showed great interest in trains and could name all the different types.

autoantibody

IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊˈæntɪˌbɒdi/

KK: /ˈɔːtoʊˌæntɪˌbɒdi/

noun

Definition: A type of antibody that mistakenly targets and reacts with the body's own cells or proteins instead of foreign invaders like bacteria or viruses.

Example: The presence of autoantibodies can indicate an autoimmune disease.

autobiographer

IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊbaɪˈɒɡrəfə/

KK: /ɔːˌtɒbɪˈɒɪɡrəfə/

noun

Definition: A person who writes about their own life story.

Example: The famous autobiographer shared her experiences in a bestselling book.

autobiography

IPA: /ˌɔːtəʊbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

KK: /ɔːtəˈbaɪəɡrəfi/

noun

Definition: A book or written work about a person's life, written by that person themselves.

Example: She published her autobiography last year, sharing her life story with the world.

autobus

IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌbʌs/

KK: /ˈɔːtəˌbʌs/

noun

Definition: A large vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically used for public transport.

Example: The autobus arrived at the station on time, ready to take passengers to the city.

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