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 |
|---|---|
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| portly | dignified |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |
| atrocity | a shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation |
| occident | west |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |