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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prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
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fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
pontificalepiscopal attire
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numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
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honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent