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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WordMeaning
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet