GRE Word List
AUTOMATON
mechanism that imitates actions of humans; machine that works by itself
The meaning of the word automaton is mechanism that imitates actions of humans; machine that works by itself.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tact | skill or sensitivity in dealing with people without causing offence |
| conclave | private secret meeting |
| outstrip | outrun; surpass; outdo |
| spectrum | colored band produced when a beam of light passes through a prism; broad and continuous range; Ex. whole spectrum of modern thoughts |
| nonchalance | indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts |
| versatile | having many talents; capable of working in many fields; having many uses or functions; N. versatility |
| expletive | meaningless word; interjection; profane oath; swear-word |
| amplify | increase in size or effect; expand; broaden or clarify by expanding; intensify; make stronger; Ex. amplify one's remarks with a graph |
| infest | inhabit in numbers large enough to be harmful; Ex. Mice infested the house; Ex. shark-infested waters |
| fracas | brawl(noisy quarrel or fight) in which a number of people take part; melee |