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
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
discomposeto destroy the composure of
opprobriumsomething that brings disgrace
elysianof or relating to Elysium
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
blotchto mark or mar with blotches
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
legerdemainsleight of hand
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous