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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WordMeaning
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
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nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
shystera person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger
conformitycorrespondence in form, manner, or character : agreement
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
mysticmystical