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
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outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
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bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
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