Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word.
Avert
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Prevent.
Synonym: Words that have the same or nearly the same meaning.
Given word: Avert
Meaning: turn away
The word that seems to be its synonym is 'prevent' as it means to keep (something) from happening.
Meaning of other words:
Face: confront and deal with or accept a difficult or unpleasant task.
Permit: officially allow to do something.
Confront: come face to face with someone.