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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |