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
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form