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
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
reparablecapable of being repaired
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism