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
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
impoliticnot politic : unwise
machinationsan act of machinating
replenishto fill or build up again
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
panga brief piercing spasm of pain
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back