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 |
|---|---|
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
| dint | force |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| ordain | to invest (see invest |