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
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
remorsea gnawing distress arising from a sense of guilt for past wrongs : self-reproach
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
lodewaterway
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
compellingthat compels: such as