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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |
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