Part b: which detail from the text best support the answer for part a form the text the americans criminal justice system

Which word in this excerpt from act i, scene i, of richard iii means “to listen”

Write a letter to your sister who give birth to her forth child advising her against having anymore child

On the occasion corresponding to this four years ago, all thoughts were anxiously directed to an impending civil war. all dreaded it—all sought to avert it. what is the meaning of the word avert as it is used in this context? a) fight b) dislike c) prevent d) talk about