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
tessellatedhaving a checkered appearance
finishto come to an end : terminate
bravadoblustering swaggering conduct
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
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roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
foppishfoolish
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
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