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
bulkmagnitude
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
wagto be in motion : stir
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation