GRE Word List

AUTOMATON

a mechanism that is relatively self-operating

The meaning of the word automaton is a mechanism that is relatively self-operating.

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WordMeaning
abateto decrease in force or intensity
militateto have weight or effect
epochan event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
finishto come to an end : terminate
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
penetrateto pass into or through
asunderinto parts
apostateone who commits apostasy
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll