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 |
|---|---|
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| overwhelm | upset |