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
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
felicitousvery well suited or expressed : apt
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hypochondriachypochondriacal
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
delugean overflowing of the land by water
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man