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 |
|---|---|
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| brink | edge |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| exhume | disinter |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| simile | a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |