a|vert´i|ble

a|vert´i|ble
a|vert «uh VURT», transitive verb.
1. to keep from happening; prevent the occurrence of (a disaster or other misfortune); avoid: »

The driver averted an accident by a quick turn of the steering wheel.

2. to turn away; turn aside (the face, eyes, or mind): »

She averted her eyes from the wreck.

[< Latin āvertere < ā- from + vertere turn]
a|vert´er, noun.
a|vert´i|ble,
a|vert´a|ble, adjective.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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