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
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
droopto hang or incline downward
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
knolla small round hill : mound
quoruma select group
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
rallyto muster for a common purpose
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless