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 |
|---|---|
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| crass | gross |
| feral | of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast |
| abode | the place where one lives : home |
| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |