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

WordMeaning
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
jostleto come in contact or into collision
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
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