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
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
wantonmerciless
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
slougha place of deep mud or mire
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering