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 |
|---|---|
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| jumble | to move in a confused or disordered manner |
| reimburse | to pay back to someone : repay |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |