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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propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
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ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
catechismoral instruction
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
primordialfirst created or developed : primeval