Which word means to be right and proper to somebody?

• A. Behoove
• B. Chastise
• C. Zealous
• D. Sinuous

Answer: (A)

Behoove is the verb that means it is right, proper, or advantageous for someone to do something. It expresses a sense of duty or propriety toward the person, as in “It would behoove you to review your notes before the test.” Here, the idea is not just that it’s beneficial, but that it’s fitting or appropriate for you to take that action. The other words don’t fit: one means to scold or punish, another means very enthusiastic, and the last describes a winding or serpentine shape—none of these convey the sense of obligation or propriety toward a person.