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 |
|---|---|
| degradation | the act or process of degrading |
| recondite | difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| hoard | a supply or fund stored up and often hidden away |
| bucolic | of or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral |
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| encumber | weigh down |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |