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
sneakto go stealthily or furtively : slink
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
posthumousborn after the death of the father
debuta first appearance
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
enduringlasting