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 |
|---|---|
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
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| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| introspective | characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection |
| trenchant | keen |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
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| bestow | to put to use : apply |
| redress | to set right : remedy |