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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
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| exhort | to incite by argument or advice : urge strongly |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
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| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
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| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |