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
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precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
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felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
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visceralfelt in or as if in the internal organs of the body : deep
apexthe uppermost point : vertex