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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| salacious | arousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination |
| killjoy | one who spoils the pleasure of others |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
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| circumlocution | the use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea |
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