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
ligneousof or resembling wood
imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial