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
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
halfheartedlacking heart, spirit, or interest
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater