Find the synonym of the underlined word.
The driver tried to avert the accident by bringing the car to a sudden halt, but to no avail.

Cause

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Control

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Minimize

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Prevent

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Witnessed

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Solution

The correct option is C Prevent
'Avert' means to prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).
"talks failed to avert a rail strike"
In this context, the driver tried to avert the accident means that the driver tried to prevent the accident. Hence, option D is correct and the others are not because they do not provide the correct answer.

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