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
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
belaborto attack verbally