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
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile