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 |
|---|---|
| willful | obstinately and often perversely self-willed |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| confound | to throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity |
| mendicant | beggar |
| insularity | characteristic of an isolated people |