GRE Word List

TAPER

to become progressively smaller toward one end

The meaning of the word taper is to become progressively smaller toward one end.

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petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
transcribeto make a written copy of
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread