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
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
ossifyto change into bone
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
alleviaterelieve
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
cloistera monastic establishment
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere