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
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
fellskin
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
solicitorone that solicits
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
delugean overflowing of the land by water
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as