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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| cupidity | inordinate desire for wealth : avarice |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
