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 |
|---|---|
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| antipathy | a strong feeling of dislike |
| fussy | easily upset : irritable |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| dire | exciting horror |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| saccharine | of, relating to, or resembling that of sugar |