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
aboriginalbeing the first or earliest known of its kind present in a region
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
depositiona testifying especially before a court
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark