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
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
sprightlymarked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
giddydizzy
propsomething that props or sustains : support
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
smudgeto make a smudge on