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 |
|---|---|
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
| precise | exactly or sharply defined or stated |
| conducive | tending to promote or assist |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| violate | break |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |