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
reiterateto state or do over again or repeatedly sometimes with wearying effect
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
compartmenta separate division or section
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
thronga multitude of assembled persons
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spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
validhaving legal efficacy or force
demolitionthe act of demolishing