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 |
|---|---|
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| obscure | dark |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| resonant | continuing to sound : echoing |