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
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
repineto feel or express dejection or discontent : complain
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot