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
apoplexystroke
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
wastrelvagabond
miserlyof, relating to, or characteristic of a miser
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented
componenta constituent part : ingredient
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect