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
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
chagrindisquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
antithesisthe direct opposite
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption