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self-loader
nounC2 / Very Low
/ˌsɛlf ˈləʊdə/A firearm, typically a rifle, that automatically loads the next cartridge from a magazine using the energy from the previous shot, requiring manual chambering only for the first round.
self-loathing
adjectivenounC1
/ˌself ˈləʊðɪŋ/Intense dislike or disgust for oneself.
self-love
nounModerate
/ˌsɛlf ˈlʌv/Regard for one's own well-being and happiness.
self-mailer
nounC1
/ˌself ˈmeɪ.lər/A printed item, such as an advertisement or promotional piece, designed to be mailed without needing an envelope or separate packaging.
self-mastery
nounC1/C2
/ˌself ˈmɑː.stər.i/The ability to understand and control one's own emotions, desires, and actions; self-discipline or self-command.
self-mate
nounTechnical
/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪt/In chess, a move or sequence of moves that forces one's own king into checkmate.
self-medication
nounC1/C2
/ˌself medɪˈkeɪʃn/The act of using medicines or drugs (like over-the-counter drugs or leftover prescriptions) to treat one's own physical or mental symptoms without professional medical advice.
self-mortification
nounC2
/ˌself ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/The act of causing oneself physical or psychological pain, discomfort, or deprivation, often as a form of religious penance or spiritual discipline.
self-motivation
nounMedium-High
/ˌself.məʊ.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən/The intrinsic drive or ability to initiate and persist in tasks without external encouragement.
self-mutilation
nounLow
/ˌself ˌmjuː.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/The act of deliberately injuring one's own body, causing tissue damage, often as a symptom of psychological distress.
self-opinion
nounC2
/ˌself.əˈpɪn.jən/A strong belief in one's own judgement or importance; an inflated or rigid view of oneself.
self-parody
nounlow
/ˌself ˈpær.ə.di/A parody in which one mocks or imitates one's own style, work, or characteristics.
self-pity
nounC1
/ˌself ˈpɪti/Excessive, self-indulgent sorrow or sadness about one's own difficulties or misfortunes.
self-plagiarism
nounC1/C2
/ˌself ˈpleɪ.dʒər.ɪ.zəm/The act of presenting one's own previously published or submitted work as if it were new and original.
self-pollinate
verb-ambitransitivemedium
/ˌself ˈpɒl.ɪ.neɪt/To pollinate a flower with pollen from the same flower or plant, ensuring reproduction without external agents.
self-pollination
nounlow
/ˌself pɒlɪˈneɪʃən/The transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of the same flower or another flower on the same plant.
self-portrait
nounmedium
/ˌself ˈpɔːtreɪt/A portrait that an artist creates of themselves.
self-possession
nounC1
/ˌself pəˈzeʃn/The quality of being calm, confident, and in control of one's feelings and behaviour, especially in difficult situations.
self-praise
nounC1
/ˌself ˈpreɪz/The act of praising oneself; speaking highly of one's own abilities, achievements, or qualities.
self-preservation
nouncommon
/ˌselfˌprezəˈveɪʃn/The instinct or behavior aimed at protecting oneself from harm, danger, or death.

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