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
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
retainto keep in possession or use
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embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
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corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain