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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convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
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malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
desperatehaving lost hope
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
dolta stupid person