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
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
grillto broil on a grill
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
pantomimepantomimist
demographicthe statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive