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authority

/ɔːˈθɒrɪti/

au · thor · i · ty ɔː · ˈθɒ · rɪ · ti

English Definition

n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions

中文释义

权力，权威

Significado en Español

autoridad

한국어 뜻

권위, 권력

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

quyền lực, thẩm quyền

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “authority”:

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D — power. “authority” means n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions

What does “authority” mean?

authority — n. the power or right to give orders or make decisions. In Chinese: 权力，权威.

How do you pronounce “authority”?

authority is pronounced /ɔːˈθɒrɪti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: au · thor · i · ty.

Is “authority” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. authority appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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