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
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
ricketyaffected with rickets
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
lacerationthe act of lacerating
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
cohortscompanion