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
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
tantruma fit of bad temper
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
gustoan individual or special taste
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious