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
niggletrifle
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
oafa stupid person : boob
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
bentunenclosed grassland
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
posturethe position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose