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 |
|---|---|
| meretricious | of or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| seedy | containing or full of seeds |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| floe | floating ice formed in a large sheet on the surface of a body of water |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |