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Which word is the LEAST similar in meaning to "obviate"?

A prevent
B necessitate
C preclude
D avert

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Obviate means to remove a need or difficulty, making something unnecessary. 'Necessitate' means to make (something) necessary, which is the opposite effect.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Which word is the LEAST similar in meaning to "obviate"?" is Option B: necessitate.

The other options — A) prevent, C) preclude, D) avert — are incorrect for this GRE Exam Prep question. As explained above: Obviate means to remove a need or difficulty, making something unnecessary. 'Necessitate' means to make (something) necessary, which is the opposite effect.

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