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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
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| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| sedate | keeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled |
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| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
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