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
stockadea line of stout posts set firmly to form a defense
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
galaxymilky way galaxy
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless