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
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
benisonblessing
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pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)
sleekslick
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unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
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