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
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct