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
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
gauntexcessively thin and angular
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
bugabooan imaginary object of fear