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 |
|---|---|
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| draught | a rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task |
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| infest | to spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |