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
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place
rehabilitateto restore to a former capacity : reinstate
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
approbationcommendation
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
shavingthe act of one that shaves
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis