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 |
|---|---|
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| remittance | a sum of money remitted |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| coercion | the act, process, or power of coercing |
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |
| ciliated | possessing cilia |
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