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 |
|---|---|
| defray | to provide for the payment of : pay |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
| polygamist | marriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |