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 |
|---|---|
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| finery | ornament |
| transcendental | transcendent |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
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| odds | the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances |
| exemplify | to show or illustrate by example |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |