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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WordMeaning
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
retractto draw back or in
igneousformed by solidification of magma
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
clientelea body of clients
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
coalesceto grow together