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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| attentive | mindful |
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| sheer | unqualified |
| pious | marked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship |