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
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord