taper
/ˈteɪpər/
ta · per
ˈteɪ · pər
English Definition
v. narrow reduce diminish
Significado en Español
afilar, disminuir gradualmente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuôn dần, giảm dần
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
tape (thin rope) + r→ gradually become thin.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “taper”?
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A
Widen
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B
Narrow
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C
Lengthen
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D
Shorten
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B — Narrow.
“taper” means v. narrow reduce diminish
Common questions about “taper”
What does “taper” mean?
taper — v. narrow reduce diminish. In Chinese: 逐渐变细；逐渐减少.
How do you pronounce “taper”?
taper is pronounced /ˈteɪpər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ta · per.
Is “taper” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. taper appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “taper”?
tape (thin rope) + r→ gradually become thin.
