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 |
|---|---|
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| omnivorous | feeding on both animal and vegetable substances |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| paramour | lover |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |