Elementary SSAT vocabulary

avoid

verb

To stay away from someone or something on purpose.

Closest meaning

stay away from

Examples

  • I avoid the muddy path while walking to school.
  • We avoid touching the hot pan while making dinner.
  • Players avoid the puddle during soccer practice outside.

Try a practice question

Which is closest in meaning to “avoid”?

  1. A.say clearly
  2. B.express approval
  3. C.stay away from
  4. D.mixture
Show the answer

C. stay away from — avoid means “To stay away from someone or something on purpose.”

Easy to mix up

Words close to avoid in meaning or spelling.

  • prevent
  • escape
  • refuse

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