prevent; do away with
Better planning would obviate the need for emergency measures.
Vocabulary like obviate appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
irritating; causing disapproval or protest
not well known or unclear
excessively obedient
think about something constantly; haunt like a ghost; pursue
stubbornly resistant
stick out; push to thrust outward
annoyingly noticeable
lacking sharpness or intelligence
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