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
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
inflateddistended with air or gas
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
demolitionthe act of demolishing
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot