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

WordMeaning
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panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
culinaryof or relating to the kitchen or cookery
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
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