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 |
|---|---|
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| illimitable | incapable of being limited or bounded : measureless |
| transport | to transfer or convey from one place to another |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |