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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| tarnish | to dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil |
| abject | sunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe |
| indulge | to yield to the desire of : humor |
| acrophobia | abnormal dread of being in a high place : fear of heights |