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

WordMeaning
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
compriseto be made up of
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
requiema mass for the dead
beneficentdoing or producing good
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
fallaciousembodying a fallacy