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
beelinea straight direct course
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
tawnyof the color tawny
effluviuman invisible emanation
supersedeto cause to be set aside
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent