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
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
floridvery flowery in style : ornate
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate