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
porridgea soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
brawnymuscular
outwitto get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily