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 |
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| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| duplicity | contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| bequeath | to give or leave by will (see will |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |