GRE Word List

FOMENT

to promote the growth or development of : rouse

The meaning of the word foment is to promote the growth or development of : rouse.

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truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
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scintillateto emit sparks : spark
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fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
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feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
categoricalabsolute