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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gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
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agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
understateto represent as less than is the case
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end