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
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
braidto make from braids
toutto make much of : promote
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
sybaritevoluptuary
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
serratednotched or toothed on the edge