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
| Word | Meaning | 
|---|---|
| absolute | free from imperfection : perfect | 
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease | 
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage | 
| vassal | a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant | 
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided | 
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail | 
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light | 
| headfirst | with the head foremost | 
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination | 
| compulsion | an act of compelling |