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
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
dolorouscausing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of