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
machinationsan act of machinating
tossto throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
debonairsuave
solventable to pay all legal debts
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
illuminateto supply or brighten with light