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
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
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overseesurvey
penchanta strong and continued inclination
munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
extrudeto force, press, or push out
demeritoffense
sobernot intoxicated
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
sciondescendant