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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| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| vulgar | lacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| chivalrous | valiant |
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| incorrigible | incapable of being corrected or amended: such as |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |