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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fugitiverunning away or intending flight
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infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
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accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
dapperneat and trim in appearance