GRE Word List
BEHOOVE
be suited to; be incumbent upon; be right and necessary; Ex. It behooves one to do.
The meaning of the word behoove is be suited to; be incumbent upon; be right and necessary; Ex. It behooves one to do..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| regeneration | spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually |
| colloquial | pertaining to conversational or common speech; informal; N. colloquialism: colloquial expression |
| amphibian | able to live both on land and in water; N. |
| credence | belief |
| gild | cover with a thin layer of gold |
| preeminent | outstanding; superior |
| killjoy | grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others |
| charisma | divine gift; great popular charm or appeal; magnetism |
| rally | come or bring together; call up or summon (forces, vital powers, etc.); revive or recuperate (after illness or difficulty); N: act of rallying; mass gathering |
| manifold | many in number or kind; numerous; varied |