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 |
|---|---|
| evasive | tending or intended to evade : equivocal |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| porous | possessing or full of pores |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |