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
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
moodinesssubject to depression : gloomy
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)