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 |
|---|---|
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| warrant | sanction |
| censorious | marked by or given to censure (see censure |
| disclaim | to make a disclaimer |
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| veneer | a thin sheet of a material: such as |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| rational | having reason or understanding |