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 |
|---|---|
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| vie | to strive for superiority : contend |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| plasticity | the quality or state of being plastic |
| proxy | the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |