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
cessiona yielding to another : concession
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annalsa record of events arranged in yearly sequence
respitea period of temporary delay
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
minusculevery small
rarefiedbeing less dense
ordainto invest (see invest