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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manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
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worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
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