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
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
rebuketo criticize sharply : reprimand
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
momentuma property (see property
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop