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
ponderousof very great weight
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
amalgama mixture of different elements
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
compulsorymandatory
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
collateto compare critically
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude