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

WordMeaning
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail