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
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
chafeirritate
dodderingfeeble
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
endueprovide
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
lacerationthe act of lacerating
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly