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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apoplexy | stroke |
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| wastrel | vagabond |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
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| component | a constituent part : ingredient |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |