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
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
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philanderera man who has sexual relations with many women
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
museto become absorbed in thought