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
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
fructifyto bear fruit
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
malodoroushaving a bad odor
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place