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 |
|---|---|
| pathological | of or relating to pathology |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| romp | one that romps |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| thespian | actor |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| coroner | a usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |