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
belieto give a false impression of
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
opuswork
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
rotundaa round building
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark