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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WordMeaning
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
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cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
citadela fortress that commands (see command
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
sleightdeceitful craftiness
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions