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
welterwrithe
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
raimentclothing
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
rotundaa round building
collectedgathered together