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 |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| sepulcher | a place of burial : tomb |
| felicity | the quality or state of being happy |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| askew | out of line : at an angle |
| writ | something written : writing |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |