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
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
figmentsomething made up or contrived
dysenterya disease characterized by severe diarrhea with passage of mucus and blood and usually caused by infection
requiema mass for the dead
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
legerdemainsleight of hand
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless