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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |
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| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| rightful | just |
| quash | to suppress or extinguish summarily and completely |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| extricate | to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |