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
recastto cast again
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent