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 |
|---|---|
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| chagrin | disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure |
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |