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 |
|---|---|
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| application | an act of applying: |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |
| inert | lacking the power to move |
| synoptic | affording a general view of a whole |