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
premonitorygiving warning
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
consignto give over to another's care
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
allegeto assert without proof or before proving