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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| smelt | any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste |
| fete | festival |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| ecclesiastic | ecclesiastical |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |