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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abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge
adamantunshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
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harassexhaust
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
unbridledunrestrained