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
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
constituenta member of a constituency
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler