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
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dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
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