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.

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WordMeaning
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
clamornoisy shouting
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
chortleto sing or chant exultantly