Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
auriferous
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
C1 noun
aurora
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
C2 adjective
auroral
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
C2 noun
auscultation
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
C2 noun
auspice
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
C2 noun (plural)
auspices
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
C1 adjective
auspicious
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
C1 adjective
austere
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
C1 noun
austerity
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
C2 noun
autarchy
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
C2 noun
autarky
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
B2 adjective
Authentic
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
B2 adverb
authentically
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
C1 verb
authenticate
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
B2 noun
authenticity
Meaning
The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.
Example
The authenticity of the document was verified.
B1 noun
Author
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
C1 adjective
authoritarian
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
C1 adjective
authoritative
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
B1 noun
authority
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
B2 verb
authorize
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
A2 noun
auto
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
B2 noun
autobiography
Meaning
An account of a person's life written by that person.
Example
She published an autobiography about her journey to success.
C1 noun
autocracy
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
C1 noun
autocrat
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.