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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whimsy | whim |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| unkempt | not combed |
| noncommittal | giving no clear indication of attitude or feeling |
| prate | to talk long and idly : chatter |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |