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
| Word | Meaning |
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| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
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| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |
| jibe | to be in accord : agree |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
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| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |