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
edificebuilding
somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
desiccateto dry up
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
animatedendowed with life or the qualities of life : alive
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting