GRE Word List

BEHOLDEN

being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted

The meaning of the word beholden is being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted.

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sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
rescindto take away : remove
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
gradationa series forming successive stages
adjacentnot distant : nearby
agapewide open : gaping
droopto hang or incline downward