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
evoketo call forth or up: such as
writheto twist into coils or folds
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
chafeirritate
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
soarto fly aloft or about
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
unearthlynot earthly: such as
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed