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
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
smughighly self-satisfied
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby