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
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
irreverencelack of reverence
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embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
deprecateto express disapproval of
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome