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Choose the word opposite in meaning to the word 'avert'.1). Forestall 2). Negate 3). Preclude 4). Obviate

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The word AVERT means to avoid so the best option to give an opposite meaning is abet as it means to ENCOURAGE or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime. The other options are synonymous to Avert. THUS option 5 is the correct answer.

The other words mean:

Forestall: prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or ACTION) by taking advance action.

Negate: make ineffective; nullify.

Preclude: prevent from happening; make impossible.

Obviate: REMOVE (a need or difficulty).



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