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 |
|---|---|
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| longevity | a long duration of individual life |
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| incorporate | to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole |