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.

Random words

WordMeaning
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
ingratiateto gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
momentuma property (see property
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
askewout of line : at an angle
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim