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
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
zephyra breeze from the west
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
paramourlover
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler