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
minusculevery small
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
pitfalltrap
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay