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 |
|---|---|
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
| rave | to talk irrationally in or as if in delirium |
| complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |