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
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy