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 |
|---|---|
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| brood | the young of an animal or a family of young |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
| docile | easily taught |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |