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
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
sciondescendant
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
abbreviateto make briefer
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
unexceptionablenot open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference