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 |
|---|---|
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| miscellany | separate writings collected in one volume |
| cow | the mature female of cattle (genus Bos) |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| superfluous | exceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| vendetta | blood feud |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |