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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| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| throb | to pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| loquacious | full of excessive talk : wordy |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
| disport | sport |
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