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
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
cuethe letter q
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
boorishresembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)