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 |
|---|---|
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| skim | to clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
| carefree | free from care: such as |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| motif | a usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts) |
| blackball | to vote against |