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Exam: TOEFL

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.

authorised

IPA: /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

KK: /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having official permission or approval to do something.

Example: Only authorised personnel are allowed to enter the secure area.

verb

Definition: To give someone permission to do something or to officially recognize something as acceptable.

Example: The manager authorised the team to proceed with the 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.

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.

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