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
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
appriseto give notice to : tell
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance