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
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
loftan upper room or floor : attic
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent