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 |
|---|---|
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| din | a loud continued noise |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |
| blemish | to spoil by a flaw |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| psychic | of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic |