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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arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
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hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
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conveneto come together in a body
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
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