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
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
unregeneratenot regenerate
tantruma fit of bad temper
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
culverta transverse drain
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
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blushoutward appearance : view
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance