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
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
elysianof or relating to Elysium
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
rapturean expression or manifestation of ecstasy or passion