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 |
|---|---|
| intangible | not tangible : impalpable |
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| whittle | a large knife |
| repugnance | the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| plume | a feather of a bird: such as |
| plump | to drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |