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
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
rompone that romps
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
thespianactor
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
parryto ward off a weapon or blow