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
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
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vacuousemptied of or lacking content
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
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decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
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