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

WordMeaning
obsequya funeral or burial rite
writsomething written : writing
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
callowlacking adult sophistication : immature
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
natalnative
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe