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 |
|---|---|
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| virulent | marked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course |
| incoherent | lacking coherence: such as |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| inadvertently | unintentional |