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 |
|---|---|
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| braid | to make from braids |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| seclusion | the act of secluding : the condition of being secluded |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| chide | to speak out in angry or displeased rebuke |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| eloquence | discourse marked by force and persuasiveness |