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 |
|---|---|
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| hazard | a source of danger |
| alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| drivel | nonsense |
| grudge | to be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |