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
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
exploitdeed
pendantsomething suspended: such as
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
renderto melt down
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of