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
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
felineof, relating to, or affecting cats or the cat family
endorseto write on the back of
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
rabidextremely violent : furious
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
propsomething that props or sustains : support