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
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
redressto set right : remedy
raimentclothing
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
mosaica surface decoration made by inlaying small pieces of variously colored material to form pictures or patterns
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf