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
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
dankunpleasantly moist or wet
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift