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
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
rusea wily subterfuge
callousbeing hardened and thickened
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management