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.

Random words

WordMeaning
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
smotherto kill by depriving of air
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
citeto call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court)
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic