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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sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis