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
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
neologisma new word, usage, or expression
fulcrumprop
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
accessiblecapable of being reached
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
mischiefa specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess