GRE Word List
RELENT
to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity
The meaning of the word relent is to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| decant | to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| mendicant | beggar |
| recline | to cause or permit to incline backwards |
| braid | to make from braids |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| pry | to look closely or inquisitively |
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |