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
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
paramourlover
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
forebearsancestor
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
commiserateto feel or express sympathy : condole