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 |
|---|---|
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| cadet | a younger brother or son |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |