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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mercantile | of or relating to merchants or trading |
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| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
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| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
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| confide | to have confidence : trust |