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 |
|---|---|
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| trenchant | keen |
| encroachment | to enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another |
| palatial | of, relating to, or being a palace |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| agglomeration | the action or process of collecting in a mass |
| purported | reputed |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |