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
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
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ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
savoryhaving savor: such as
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intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
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