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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implyto express indirectly
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antiquityancient times
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
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