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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impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |
adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
interregnum | the time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes |
sedentary | not migratory : settled |
nauseate | to become affected with nausea |
phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
naivete | a naive remark or action |
blanch | to take the color out of |