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 |
|---|---|
| appropriate | especially suitable or compatible : fitting |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| retrospective | of, relating to, or given to retrospection |
| parched | deprived of natural moisture |
| proclivity | an inclination or predisposition toward something |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |
| mote | a small particle : speck |