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 |
|---|---|
| indeterminate | not definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague |
| runic | any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| chaperon | a person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |