How to spell OBVATE correctly?

If you've misspelled "obvate", fear not! The correct terms you might have been aiming for include "oblate" or "obtuse". "Oblate" refers to a shape that is flat at the poles and bulging at the center, like a squashed sphere. "Obtuse" signifies an angle greater than 90 degrees.

• oblate The oblate shape of the planet Earth is caused by its rotation.
• obviate The new policy will obviate the need for any further meetings.
• ovate The ovate leaves of the oak tree were turning red and orange in the autumn sun.

Excatally

• exact
• exacted
• exactingly
• exactly
• exacts
• executable
• exotically
• extol
• inexactly
• oxtail