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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| vertex | the top of the head |
| jaundice | yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| calorific | caloric |
| gnarled | full of knots or gnarls : knotty |
| beholden | being under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| lush | growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |