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
mercantileof or relating to merchants or trading
deploreto feel or express grief for
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
confideto have confidence : trust