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
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
randoma haphazard course
culminationthe action of culminating
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
marrowbone marrow
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as