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 |
|---|---|
| raspy | harsh |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
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| boor | peasant |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| indentation | the blank space produced by indenting : indention |
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| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
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