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
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
prelatean ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank
bestialof or relating to beasts
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
sciondescendant
truculencethe quality or state of being truculent
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
fienddevil
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude