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
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
generalitythe quality or state of being general
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
grumbleto mutter in discontent
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
eventualcontingent
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle