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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WordMeaning
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
appriseto give notice to : tell
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
auxiliaryoffering or providing help
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)