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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rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
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ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
religiousrelating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity