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.

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WordMeaning
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
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agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
overblownpast the prime of bloom