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
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
tannerone that tans hides
allureto entice by charm or attraction
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
bacchanalorgy
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
parryto ward off a weapon or blow
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free