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.

Random words

WordMeaning
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
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assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
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