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
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
peerlessmatchless
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
hallowedholy
retainto keep in possession or use
haphappening
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
dominaterule
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen