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 |
|---|---|
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| exacting | tryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands |
| braid | to make from braids |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| inimical | being adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
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| serrated | notched or toothed on the edge |