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
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
noveltysomething new or unusual
obscuredark
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
disconcertto throw into confusion
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing