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
receptiveable or inclined to receive
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
juncturea point of time
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
droopto hang or incline downward
natalnative
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another