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
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
incompatiblenot compatible: such as
brackishsomewhat salty
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing