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
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
dwindleto become steadily less : shrink
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism