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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incompatiblenot compatible: such as
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behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
transcendentaltranscendent
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
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intolerantunable or unwilling to endure