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.

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WordMeaning
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
repelto drive back : repulse
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
compulsivehaving power to compel