GRE Word List
HELM
a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
The meaning of the word helm is a lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| whittle | a large knife |
| concordat | compact |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| inopportune | inconvenient |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |