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

WordMeaning
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
witherto become dry and sapless
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
gibeto utter taunting words
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
stratageman artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy