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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |
| stun | to make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze |
| lumber | to move ponderously |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| maleficent | working or productive of harm or evil : baleful |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| hurl | rush |