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
canterone who uses cant: such as
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy
abbreviateto make briefer
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
apprehendarrest
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease