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
retiringreserved
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
drasticacting rapidly or violently
braga pompous or boastful statement
stentorianextremely loud
turgidexcessively embellished in style or language : bombastic
litheeasily bent or flexed