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
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest
hermeticof or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d.
wontaccustomed
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
blanchto take the color out of