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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| benison | blessing |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| pulchritude | physical comeliness |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| dolorous | causing, marked by, or expressing misery or grief |