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 |
|---|---|
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| relegate | to send into exile : banish |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| sledge | sledgehammer |
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| succulent | full of juice : juicy |
| marred | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |