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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| thrive | to grow vigorously : flourish |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| exposure | the fact or condition of being exposed: such as |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |