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
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
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ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
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anarchyabsence of government
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical