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 |
|---|---|
| redolent | exuding fragrance : aromatic |
| contend | to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| subterfuge | deception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade |
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| bruise | an injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| frolicsome | full of gaiety : playful |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| repercussion | reflection |