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
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
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demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
cullto select from a group : choose
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sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed