
Description of obviate (verb) to make unnecessary; to prevent; to remove an obstacle in advance
Samples of obviate The invention of cars has obviated the use of horse and carriage. A cure for the common cold would obviate the need for shelf after shelf of cold remedies.
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Description of traduce (verb) to defame; to slander
Samples of traduce His actions traduced his reputation.
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Description of nullify (verb) to cancel; to invalidate; to annul
Samples of nullify Drinking alcohol excessively will nullify the positive benefits of eating well and exercising daily.
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Description of anaphylaxis (noun) allergic reaction; vulnerability
Samples of anaphylaxis The boy's severe anaphylaxis to a series of medications made writing prescriptions a tricky proposition.
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Description of disseminate (verb) to circulate; to scatter; to disperse; to spread; to distribute
Samples of disseminate He was hired to disseminate newspapers to everyone in the town. The preacher traveled across the country to disseminate his message.
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Description of raze (verb) to scrape or shave off; to obliterate; to tear down completely; to demolish
Samples of raze The plow will raze the ice from the road surface. It must be time to give the cat a manicure; she razed my skin last night. They will raze the old Las Vegas hotel to make room for a USD 2.5 billion gambling palace.
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Description of chafe (verb) to annoy; to irritate; to wear away; to make sore by rubbing
Samples of chafe His constant teasing chafed her. He doesn't wear pure wool sweaters because they usually chafe his skin.
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Description of tantalize (verb) to tempt; to torment
Samples of tantalize The desserts were tantalizing, but he was on a diet.
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Description of conjoin (verb) to combine; to join; to confederate; to merge; to unite
Samples of conjoin The classes will conjoin to do the play.
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Description of trek (verb) to make a journey; to migrate
Samples of trek They had to trek through the dense forest to reach the nearest village.
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