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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clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
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accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way