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
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
coalesceto grow together
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
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bestowto put to use : apply
invalidnot valid:
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
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avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of