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”?
- A.complete and careful
- B.very large
- C.stop
- D.stay away from
Show the answer
D. 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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