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 |
|---|---|
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
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| aptitude | inclination |
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| dire | exciting horror |
| cartographer | one that makes maps |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |