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
unassumingnot assuming : modest
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
healthyenjoying good health
decolletewearing a strapless or low-necked dress
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
refractoryresisting control or authority : stubborn
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route