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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WordMeaning
candorunreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness
inopportuneinconvenient
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate