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 |
|---|---|
| collected | gathered together |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| romp | one that romps |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| dissimulate | to hide under a false appearance |