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
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
attentivemindful
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
clipperone that clips something
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)