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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WordMeaning
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
douseto plunge into water
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
industriousconstantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent
plumagethe feathers of a bird
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
benevolentmarked by or disposed to doing good
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle