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
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
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vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
monotonytedious sameness
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prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
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