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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| impugn | to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
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