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

WordMeaning
premonitorygiving warning
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
wagto be in motion : stir
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
categoricalabsolute
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand