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
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency
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fulcrumprop
predisposeto dispose in advance
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
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inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient