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 |
|---|---|
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| hubbub | noise |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| osseous | bony |
| garnish | decorate |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| persevere | to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement |
| whittle | a large knife |