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In the context of the passage, what does the word torpid mean? b. predatory a. energetic c. dormant d. aquatic

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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