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 |
|---|---|
| foreboding | the act of one who forebodes |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| bandy | to discuss lightly or banteringly |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| addle | rotten |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| sheer | unqualified |