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 |
|---|---|
| anarchy | absence of government |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
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| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| marrow | bone marrow |
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