GRE Word List

BEHOOVE

to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for

The meaning of the word behoove is to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for.

Random words

WordMeaning
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
mandatean authoritative command
utopiaa place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
mulctfine