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
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
censurea judgment involving condemnation
parlancespeech
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it