avert
/əˈvɜːrt/
a · vert
ə · ˈvɜːrt
English Definition
v. prevent, turn away
Significado en Español
evitar, desviar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tránh, lảng tránh
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Example Sentence
He averted his eyes.
他移开视线。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a(depart)+vert(turn)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “avert” as used in the following sentence? The quick action taken by the driver helped to avert a major accident.
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A
Prevent
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B
Ignore
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C
Cause
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D
Observe
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A — Prevent.
“avert” means v. prevent, turn away
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The quick thinking of the pilot helped ______ a disaster.
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A
cause
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B
create
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C
provoke
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D
avert
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D — avert.
“avert” means v. prevent, turn away
Common questions about “avert”
What does “avert” mean?
avert — v. prevent, turn away. In Chinese: 避免，转移视线.
How do you pronounce “avert”?
avert is pronounced /əˈvɜːrt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · vert.
How do you use “avert” in a sentence?
He averted his eyes. (他移开视线。)
What are synonyms for “avert”?
prevent, avoid — all close in meaning to avert (v. prevent, turn away).
Is “avert” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. avert appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “avert”?
a(depart)+vert(turn)
