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 |
|---|---|
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| dingy | dirty |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| hallowed | holy |
| vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |
| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| healthy | enjoying good health |
| resound | to become filled with sound : reverberate |
| defer | put off |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |