GRE Word List
OBVIATE
to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
The meaning of the word obviate is to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| truism | an undoubted or self-evident truth |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| egregious | conspicuous |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| mock | to treat with contempt or ridicule : deride |
| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |