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
countermandto revoke (a command) by a contrary order
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
recantto withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will