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
sounda particular auditory impression : tone
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
kismetfate
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
homilya usually short sermon
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
galaxymilky way galaxy
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy