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

WordMeaning
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
mausoleuma large tomb
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
intermediarymediator
apoplexystroke
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing
wagto be in motion : stir
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue