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 |
|---|---|
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| obtuse | not pointed or acute : blunt |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| headlong | headfirst |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| confidence | a feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances |
| rococo | rococo work or style |
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |