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
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
hirsutehairy
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
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tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
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