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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WordMeaning
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect
throespang
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
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concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
balkto refuse abruptly
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial