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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| brink | edge |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| deputize | to appoint as deputy |
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