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.

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WordMeaning
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
wantonmerciless
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
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plumbera dealer or worker in lead
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation