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 |
|---|---|
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| incidental | being likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| shade | comparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| elated | marked by high spirits : exultant |
| wrinkle | a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |