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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| grotto | cave |
| sleigh | an open usually horse-drawn vehicle with runners for use on snow or ice |
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| hazy | made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |