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
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
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donto put on (an article of clothing)
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
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obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
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