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 |
|---|---|
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
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| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
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| propellant | capable of propelling |
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