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.

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finishto come to an end : terminate
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
hardybold
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses