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
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
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nursea person who cares for the sick or infirm
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
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writheto twist into coils or folds
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seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely