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
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
cohortscompanion
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
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slewa large number
lacerationthe act of lacerating