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 |
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sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
virile | having traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree |
ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |
degradation | the act or process of degrading |
adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |