All dreaded it-all sought to avert it.

What is the meaning of the word avert as it is used in the second paragraph?

A) to break or to damage

B) to ward off or to prevent

C) to hasten or to encourage

D) to give a false appearance of

Question

Jaden Best

8 May, 03:27

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Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Lowery · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

If you dread something like homework, you would want to avert it/prevent yourself from doing it

Jaylon Williams · Answer 2

The answer is B

Avert: prevent or ward off

All dreaded it-all sought to avert it.What is the meaning of the word avert as it is used in the second paragraph?A) to break or to damageB) to ward off or to preventC) to hasten or to encourageD) to give a false appearance of