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 |
|---|---|
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| hap | happening |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| espouse | marry |