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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| desiccate | to dry up |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |