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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| ferment | to undergo fermentation |
| application | an act of applying: |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| quadruped | an animal having four feet |
| inebriate | one who is drunk |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |