stir up; try to stir up public opinion
The politician tried to foment anger among voters during the campaign.
Vocabulary like foment appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
give insincere compliments; excessive or insincere praise
beginner; any new participant in some activity
disrespectfully playful
grow successfully or vigorously
disregard; treat with contemptuous disregard
change; cause to fluctuate or move in a wavelike pattern
command of language; powerful and effective language
weak point; a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
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