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 |
|---|---|
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| pluck | to pull or pick off or out |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| throes | pang |
| corroborate | to support with evidence or authority : make more certain |
| ichthyology | a branch of zoology that deals with fishes |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| smug | highly self-satisfied |
| impalpable | incapable of being felt by touch : intangible |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |