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
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil