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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| emancipate | to free from restraint, control, or the power of another |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| averse | having an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste |
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| trance | stupor |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| phenomena | phenomenon |