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 |
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| hail | precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow |
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| static | exerting force by reason of weight alone without motion |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
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| plane | airplane |