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 |
|---|---|
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| knave | a tricky deceitful fellow |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |