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
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
hideto put out of sight : secrete
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
limpto walk lamely
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
proletariana member of the proletariat