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
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
tannerone that tans hides
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
turbulencethe quality or state of being turbulent: such as
gustoan individual or special taste