GRE Word List
TAPER
very thin candle; gradual decrease in the width of a long object; V. make or become gradually narrower toward one end
The meaning of the word taper is very thin candle; gradual decrease in the width of a long object; V. make or become gradually narrower toward one end.
Random words
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temporal | of time; not lasting forever; limited by time; temporary; secular; worldly |
advert | refer |
doze | sleep lightly; nap |
meddlesome | interfering; V. meddle: interfere |
optional | not compulsory; left to one's choice; N. option: act of choosing; choice; freedom or power to choose; something available as a choice; Ex. have no option; Ex. two options |
caption | title; chapter heading; text under illustration |
indigence | poverty |
fumble | move the fingers and hands awkwardly (in search of something); mishandle or drop a ball that is in play; bungle; botch; spoil by mishandling; N. |
despise | look on with scorn; regard as worthless or distasteful; ADJ. despicable: contemptible |
patrician | noble; aristocratic; N: person of high rank; aristocrat; CF. member of the governing classes in ancient Rome; CF. plebian |