authority
/əˈθɔːrəti/
au · thor · i · ty
/ə · ˈθɔːr · ə · ti/
English Definition
n. power or right
Significado en Español
autoridad, poder
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thẩm quyền, quyền lực
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author(writer)+ity(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “authority”:
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A
Power
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B
Ignorance
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C
Weakness
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D
Novelty
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A — Power.
“authority” means n. power or right
Common questions about “authority”
What does “authority” mean?
authority — n. power or right. In Chinese: 权威，权力.
How do you pronounce “authority”?
authority is pronounced /əˈθɔːrəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: au · thor · i · ty.
Is “authority” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. authority appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “authority”?
author(writer)+ity(noun)
