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.

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WordMeaning
slapdashhaphazard
primto give a prim or demure expression to
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triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
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strewto spread by scattering
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consanguineousof the same blood or origin
imbueendow
executionerone who executes