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
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat