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 |
|---|---|
| multiplicity | the quality or state of being multiple or various |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| procurement | the act or process of procuring |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| incarnation | the act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate |
| spawn | to deposit or fertilize spawn |
| extant | currently or actually existing |