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 |
|---|---|
| rebate | to reduce the force or activity of : diminish |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| warranted | sanction |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| rotunda | a round building |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |