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
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England