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 |
|---|---|
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| iconoclastic | a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| refrain | curb |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |