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

WordMeaning
abbreviateto make briefer
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
haphappening
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
lugubriousmournful
espousemarry