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Exam: IELTS

autonomist

IPA: /ɔˈtɒnəmɪst/

KK: /ɔˈtɑnəˌmɪst/

noun

Definition: A person who supports the idea of self-governance or independence, often in a political context.

Example: The autonomist argued for greater independence for the region.

autonomous

IPA: /ɔˈtɒnəməs/

KK: /ɔˈtɑnəməs/

adjective

Definition: This word describes something that can operate or make decisions independently without being controlled by others.

Example: The autonomous vehicle can drive itself without human intervention.

autonomously

IPA: /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

KK: /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that allows someone or something to operate independently without external control.

Example: The robot can perform tasks autonomously, without human intervention.

autonomy

IPA: /ɔˈtɒnəmi/

KK: /ɔˈtɑnəmi/

noun

Definition: The ability or right of a person or group to govern themselves or make their own decisions without outside control.

Example: The region was granted autonomy, allowing its leaders to make local laws.

autonym

IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌnɪm/

KK: /ˈɔːtəˌnɪm/

noun

Definition: A name that a group of people uses to identify themselves.

Example: The tribe prefers to be called by their autonym rather than a name given by outsiders.

autophagy

IPA: /ɔːˈtɒfədʒi/

KK: /ɔˈtɔfədʒi/

noun

Definition: The process by which a cell breaks down its own components using enzymes that are produced within the cell.

Example: Autophagy helps cells recycle damaged organelles and proteins.

autopilot

IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌpaɪlət/

KK: /ˈɔːtəˌpaɪlət/

noun

Definition: A system or device that automatically controls the direction of a vehicle, such as an aircraft or a ship, without needing constant human input.

Example: The airplane flew smoothly on autopilot during the long flight.

autopsic

IPA: /ɔːˈtɒpsɪk/

KK: /ɔːˈtɒpsɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.

Example: The autopsic findings revealed important information about the circumstances of the death.

autopsy

IPA: /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

KK: /ˈɔːtɑːpsi/

noun

Definition: An examination of a dead body to find out the cause of death or to study the effects of disease.

Example: The doctor performed an autopsy to determine how the patient died.

transitive verb

Definition: To examine a body after death to determine the cause of death or to study the effects of disease.

Example: The doctor will autopsy the deceased to find out what happened.

autoroute

IPA: /ˈɔːtəˌruːt/

KK: /ˈɔːtəˌruːt/

noun

Definition: A type of major road designed for fast traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points, commonly found in France and some other French-speaking regions.

Example: We took the autoroute to reach the city quickly.

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