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 |
|---|---|
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| fleck | streak |
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| scavenge | to remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area |
| marital | of or relating to marriage or the married state |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |