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
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
capsizeto cause to overturn
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
sportivefrolicsome
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid