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 |
|---|---|
| unaccountable | not to be accounted for : inexplicable |
| attentive | mindful |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |