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
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
rileto make agitated and angry : upset
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
mishapan unfortunate accident
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
pariaha member of a low caste of southern India
degradationthe act or process of degrading