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

WordMeaning
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
uproariousmarked by uproar
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
festerto generate pus
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
verbalizeto express something in words
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
negateto deny the existence or truth of