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
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
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comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
immutablenot capable of or susceptible to change
raspto rub with something rough
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section